Not only that, but the 5 Eyes alliance pushed through laws that would legalize much of what was uncovered before anyone got any "bright ideas" to start prosecut

Not only that, but the 5 Eyes alliance pushed through laws that would legalize much of what was uncovered before anyone got any "bright ideas" to start prosecuting the spies, or before the public started asking for such actions. Now, they can lay back and say "look, it's all legal now" (even if much may still be unconstitutional).